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Our manifesto could become a critical issue in the run-up to the general election, writes Kevin Courtney

When Nicky Morgan gave her speech to the Conservative Party conference this year, her main focus, presumably to the disgust of her predecessor, was on spiralling teacher workload and the need to support the real “heroes” of our education system.

She stopped short of actually doing anything about it, something teachers are unlikely to forgive her for, but nevertheless this seemed something of an odd focus for a Conservative secretary of state, speaking to her own party conference. Particularly when it is widely acknowledged that her government is responsible for the problem.

It seems odd unless you have been following what has happened in education over the past few months and in the week running up to her speech.

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